The Identification of Prisoners (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1981

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This law amends the Identification of Prisoners Act of 1920 to apply to the entire state of Tamil Nadu. Its main purpose is to expand the definition of who can be identified during the process. It adds Finger Print Experts from the Madras Bureau and Single Digit Finger Print Sections to the list of officials authorized to perform identifications. This change ensures that specific technical experts in the state are legally recognized for their role in prisoner identification, improving the accuracy and legal standing of fingerprint evidence in Tamil Nadu.

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1. Short title and extent
2. Amendment of section 2, Central Act XXXIII of 1920

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